Copycat Costco Chicken Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Filling
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2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
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6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup Caesar dressing
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
→ For the Dough and Assembly
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1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
# Instructions:
01 -
If you haven't already, cook your chicken breasts however you like - throw them on the grill, bake them in the oven, or just pan-fry them until they're no longer pink inside. Once they're done, grab two forks and shred that chicken up. While you're at it, cook your bacon until it's nice and crispy, then crumble it into bits.
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In a big bowl, toss together your shredded chicken, bacon bits, both cheeses, and the Caesar dressing. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Give it all a good mix until everything's well coated in the dressing.
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Crank your oven up to 375°F and line a baking sheet with some parchment paper so your creation doesn't stick.
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Dust your counter with a little flour and roll out that pizza dough into a rectangle - shoot for about 12×8 inches, but don't stress if it's not perfect.
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Spoon your chicken mixture down the middle of the dough, leaving about an inch of space around the edges. Now fold the long sides of the dough over the filling, overlapping them slightly. Pinch the ends closed to seal in all that goodness. Flip it over so the seam is on the bottom.
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Transfer your creation to the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Brush the top with olive oil to help it get all golden and beautiful. Pop it in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the crust is nicely browned and you can hear the cheese bubbling inside.
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Let it cool for about 5 minutes before slicing - trust me, that filling is molten hot! Cut into portions and serve it up while it's still warm and the cheese is all stretchy.
# Notes:
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Short on time? Grab a rotisserie chicken from the store and skip the chicken cooking step.
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Not a fan of Caesar dressing? Ranch works great too!
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For an extra flavor kick, brush the dough with garlic butter instead of olive oil before baking.